Parasmal Duggad
Fire – Agni
We all have seen that many objects on the earth convert itself from one form to another form. For example, when water comes in contact with fire it converts into steam. Similarly, when ice comes in contact with fire it converts into water. All these transformations are possible only with presence of fire element in the universe. Every object has either of three forms i.e. solid, liquid or gaseous and they interchange from one form to another only due to fire element. Fire element is also present in human body in different forms. Whenever we take food, it converts into necessary element after specific time and it is possible only because of the presence of fire element in the body. There is constant temperature maintained in our body and it is also proof of presence of fire element in our body. The glow and shine on our face and body is also proof of presence of fire element in our body. We all know that main property of fire is burning and igniting. These properties of Fire element are the main reason of Detoxification process in our body. This is the reason that every object and thing transformed into useful or desired form. This is also a fact that gold can become pure only after getting proper heat. This also proves importance of fire element.
Place of Fire in our Body: Fire is lighter than the water hence its nature is to rise higher. It is comparatively more present from Naval to the heart region in our body. Our naval region is influenced by the water and fire element. Fire element is related to our eyesight. People with more fire element have sharp and better vision. Due In case of two excess of fire element in our body we can affected suffer from with fever, burning sensation in the body, higher acidity, increase of hunger & thirst, and increase of anger and lust.
Function: Fire element is the reason of sleep, hunger, thirst, laziness, glow on the body, anger, digestive juice, body temperature, etc. Any imbalance in fire element leads to lack of hunger, lack of thirst, irritation in the nature, reduction in energy, weakening of eyesight and improper digestion. It leads to brain related problems and affect our reproductive capacity. It also leads to skin diseases and joint pain.
Source of Fire element: We can fulfill the need of fire element inour body by doing regular exercise, Surya Pranayam and also by taking sunbath.
Water - Jal
Water element is present in highest proportion in the universe in comparison to all other elements. Even in our body, the proportion of water element is very high (app.70%) in comparison to other elements.
The water element is the basis of life in the universe. To control the burning and igniting power of fire element, we also require cooling power of water element. Process of joining of one element with other element is also possible due to water. The hardest of the hardest element can be joined with each other with the help of water. Have you ever imagined of making a beautiful house with Sand, Cement and concrete but without water? Actually, due to joining quality of water, these elements can get attached with each other and create a beautiful house. Various fluids present in our body are actually different forms of water element in our body. Happiness in our life is possible only due to presence of water element. Life can become very dull without the presence of water. We found unique combination of positive qualities in our life like love, affection, carefulness and soft-speaking etc. and all these are possible only due to water element. Water and fire keep unique balance and keep control of each other, not only in the universe but also in our body. The proper functioning of this universe and human life is only possible due to this.
Place of water in our Body: Water element is lighter and more liquid then the earth element that's why earth is the base of the water. water always flows downwards and it is comparatively more present from Naval to the anal region of the body.
Function: Water element is the main base for creation of Blood, Sperm, Spit, cough, excreta and sweat, etc. Any deficiency of water element may cause many problems like dehydration, skin diseases, graying of hairs and excess thirst. With the excess of water element person can become more emotional and attached. People also feel laziness and sleepy and takes more time in making up their mind for doing difficult work. They are also more sensitive towards taste and they react hastily towards the food and eatables. With the imbalance of water element person becomes lazy. They also find it difficult to perform harder work or activities. Person become rude and easily gets aggressive anxiety and find hard to get sound sleep.
Source of Water element: We can fulfill the need of Water element in our body by drinking pure water, consuming vegetables, taking fruit juices and other fluids. We can also keep balance of water element by adopting natural water therapies like Steam bath, Tub bath, Neti, Drinking water before sunrise, etc.
Earth - Prithvi
Earth is the base, foundation of this whole universe. As sky provides shelter and gives protection to the universe. Earth provides support, base and protection to the universe. For all of us earth is like caring and loving mother in whose arms we have played, nurtured and grown up. Main property of earth is heaviness, stillness and solidness. Bones represent earth elements in our body and they provide proper base and solidness to our body. Heaviness of our body also indicates presence of earth element in our body. As earth is solid by nature, all solid elements in the body are more influenced by the earth element. Earth element is more sensitive towards smell hence person who has excess of earth element is more sensitive towards smell.
Place of earth in our Body: Earth element is heaviest amongst all the five elements. Earth provides support to everything. While standing, sitting and walking our body gets protection and support from the earth element. It carries the weight of our body. Earth element is comparatively more present in anal to toes region of the body.
Function: Earth element is mainly related to Bones, Skin, Muscles, Nails and Body Hairs. Imbalance of the Earth element leads to stiffness in the body and increase in leg related diseases. It also affects concentration and decision power of the person adversely. Any deficiency of earth element leads to weakness and wrinkles in the body. Excess of earth element increases obesity and fatness in the body.
Source of Earth element: We can fulfill the need of Earth element in our body through naturopathy and also by improving our diet.
We have learnt that all these five elements are present in each part of the human body but still they are present in different proportion in different part of the body. Every part of the body performs their specific function individually. They perform their functions according to assigned responsibility and also influenced by individual's wish. In our body various organs are formed according to these five elements and different activities takes place. Any imbalance of these five elements can lead to various diseases in the body. Perfect balance and proper functioning of these five elements can lead to good health.
We tried to acknowledge that these five elements are present in our body as well in the universe. But the question arises that how we know them? For example, in our daily life we recognize things and human beings on the basis of their characteristics and properties, similarly we understand about these five elements through their properties. One more question arises that how can one acquire these properties? In fact, our five sensory organs are the main medium through which we acquire these properties/characteristics. That is why these characters are called INDRIYA GRAHYA.
